So Dear to My Heart
Seen it?1948 | 82 min | Drama, Family, Animation
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved The Jungle Book or The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hamilton Luske, Harold D. Schuster
- Bobby DriscollJeremiah 'Jerry' Kincaid
- Luana PattenTildy
- Beulah BondiGranny Kincaid
- Burl IvesUncle Hiram Douglas
- Harry CareyHead Judge at County Fair
- Raymond BondPete Grundy - Storekeeper
- Walter SoderlingGrampa Meeker
- Matt WillisMr. Burns - Horse Trainer
- Spelman B. CollinsJudge
- John BealJeremiah as an Adult - Narrator (voice)